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Staff Member: Lexi Department: Marketing Horse: Sasha Discipline: Hunter/Jumper Last fall, I started my search for a new horse. I’ve always had older, experienced horses, but this time I decided that I wanted to get a younger horse to bring…

As winter drags on, getting to the barn becomes increasingly more difficult. It’s dark out before I leave the office for the day, and the lack of daylight combined with frigid temperatures inevitably causes my motivation to plummet. My horse…

I swear, sometimes I feel like my horse has more outfits than I do! Rocki is a registered APHA gelding, about 15.2 and 1,000 lbs. He is your classic stocky build with short legs, a wide chest, and a fairly…

We are now deep into winter in most of the country, and this year has really been a doozy with all the snow and Artic temperatures across the country. As crazy horse owners though, there is no hiding inside. We…

For some horses, the only thing better than getting a cozy new blanket is destroying said cozy new blanket. Today, we honor those particularly troublesome and uniquely loveable horses with some of the most impressive – and confusing – shredded…

As the leaves turn and evening rides after work begin to get cooler, it is time to think about pulling out all of the winter horse ‘stuff’. The classics have started to show up in my barn aisle over the…

We know smart riders come in all shapes and sizes—even at SmartPak! That’s why we designed Bradley with real riders in mind. See why these three SmartPakers love their Bradleys! “I’m Kaitlyn and I work on the marketing team at…

1. Obsessive attention to quality and detail We wanted Rockin’ SP to be a cut above your average working tack. With over a year in development, more than 20 different iterations, and test rides on over 30 horses, we finally…

Staff Member: Veronica B. Department: Customer Care Horse: Buster Discipline: Hunter/Jumper I’ve been riding in the hunter/jumpers for over 19 years. Many things have changed over the years, but one thing that remains the same is my love for my…

When I first started taking lessons at age 10, my mom made me promise to always wear a helmet when I ride and other than one crazy double bareback ‘trail ride’ (breakneck gallop through the woods) at a friend’s house…

Owning horses can be expensive, but looking great doesn’t have to be! SmartPaker Rachel used to think it was impossible to look great and still balance your barn budget. But after working at the SmartPak Retail Store and spending all…

Having just purchased my first horse ever about a year ago, it kind of amazes me how quickly I’ve accumulated so much stuff, but then again, it’s hard not to with horses! I guess an important aspect of all the…

SmartPak Deluxe Fly Sheet with Insect Shield® Strengths: Triple threat: insect repellent, mesh sheet, and UV protection. This durable fly sheet is the last line of defense to keep bugs from scoring a tasty snack at the expense of your…

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Jen and TallyApparently I've been obsessed with horses since I was born, and I used to beg for pony rides on a regular basis. I started showing in 4-H, progressed to equitation and jumpers in high school and rode on the IHSA team in college where I also discovered the joys...